From professional theater in Chicago to budget administration in Boulder, Venessa Ortega shares how arts training enhances leadership in higher education finance through emotional intelligence.
Joe Sobieralski reveals how versatility and mentorship guided his journey from athletics to finance leadership at the University of South Carolina.
Chris Foster shares how receiving crucial financial aid help as a first-gen student at Texas Tech inspired his mission to transform student services at UNT through unified support centers and empowering leadership.
Former utility finance exec Stephanie Mayer shares how teaching as an adjunct revealed her true calling, leading to a career pivot into higher education where she now bridges technical analysis with storytelling.
From managing a campus food stand to leading budget operations at Community College of Philadelphia, Derrick Sawyer shares his 20-year journey through higher education finance and leadership.
As senior director of technical accounting and reporting at Howard University in Washington, DC, Meyroodjy Delva discovered his passion for accounting in high school through
Controller Kate Smith shares how data-driven financial modeling and predictive analysis are reshaping higher ed finance, plus tips for building innovative teams at Maryville University.
Isaiah Behnke shares his journey to becoming director of student finance at UVA and his leadership philosophy of embracing imperfection, collective effort, and genuine connection.
Auburn University’s Adrienne Frank shares her journey from corporate to higher ed, offering insights on embracing change, fostering improvement, and promoting financial responsibility.
OSU’s chief administrative officer and senior fiscal officer Bobby Srivastava shares his journey from K-12 to higher ed and offers insights on navigating the evolving landscape of university finance.